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Ask a CelebrantDirect Cremations - considering choices and impactIn this episode Berni and Dinah talk about direct cremations. There has been an increase in these services and our concern is that the long-term implications are not really explained, or considered, when these are recommended.Join us as we talk about what a direct cremation is, who to speak to about arranging one that feels caring and appropriate and what you can do to make sure those left behind have a chance to gather and express their shared grief. Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://www.g...
2025-08-2526 minAsk a CelebrantHelping people with specific needs at a time of lossIn this episode Berni and Dinah talk about their experience working with families who have specific or special needs. Death is a very challenging time for everyone, and if you consider additional needs for those with a disability or who live with challenges, it can be highly traumatic.We look at ideas and little ways we, in the profession, can do better. Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/
2024-08-1434 minAsk a CelebrantCommunity mattersIn this episode, Berni and Dinah met in Llandovery town square to support a community event. It leads to an unscripted (as always) chat about community and how much it matters to us.Community is such a massive support at times of grief, too and we talk about how we noticed the way our rural community comes together for each other at times like this.Community is about the best of times too, like sitting in the sunshine (briefly) to listen to a talented friend. We hope you enjoy the episode. Contact Berni at: https://w...
2024-05-2226 min
Just Meee!Dinah Liversidge - You Are Enough - You Really Are!Dinah’s life has not been easy and many of us would have given up being as determined as she is.But all of Dinah’s life experiences have earned and taught her some of life’s greatest knowledge and secrets.She uses this knowledge and secrets to help others realise that they really are ‘Enough’. Join us on a wonderful journey of life’s secrets, riches and joys.Thank you Dinah for being you, and really being enough. xx
2024-01-3026 minAsk a CelebrantAutumn and seasonal myths!Welcome to Ask a Celebrant with Berni and Dinah. In this episode we're talking about the myth that there is a season for weddings - amongst other things.We'd encourage you to choose when you celebrate based on your own desires and whim - not those of marketing messages!Did you go against the wedding season myth and have an autumnul or winter ceremony? We'd love to hear what your experience was. Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/
2023-10-2429 minAsk a CelebrantA bit of self loveThis month, we're talking about the impact that our self-talk and the media, have on our body confidence. We both hear 'I want to lose weight before the ceremony' from so many of our couples. It's sad. Especially when you consider that you've just been asked to spend the rest of your life with someone, and you think 'they'll love me more if I could lose some weight'. Join us as we talk about how everyone has felt this way. We all tell ourselves these negative stories.We also share some words from the fabulous Pix by V...
2023-06-1932 minAsk a CelebrantA bit of self loveSomething a little different this month as we went off-script and focused on the impact of self-image and the pressure to be 'perfect'. The idea you need to be 'wedding-body ready' or 'beach body ready' need challenging!Join us, and do let us know your thoughts about how to change this conversation we all have with ourselves.Shoutout to Pix by Vix - who has taken photos of both of us now- and who has the most fabulous advice on self-love. You can find her here: https://www.pixbyvix.com/ and on Instagram here: https://www.instagram...
2023-06-1901 minAsk a Celebranttalking about life celebrationsWe met at The Castle Hotel in Llandovery and had the most gorgeous lunch as we talked about life celebrations. It may seem strange to talk about the end of life and include moments of laughter and joy. But what's the point in it all, if we don't celebrate those we have lost?We understand that grief is a very personal experience. We all need different support and there is no right or wrong way to experience grief. As Independent Celebrants we are here to be part of the team that supports others at this point.It...
2023-04-1628 min
The OC PodcastCreating a meaningful micro-ceremonyA micro-ceremony is a ceremony such as a wedding or renewal of vows, where only a very small number of people are present. This could be the couple with just a very few close family and friends, or it could be just the couple and their celebrant, with no guests at all. Micro ceremonies are ideal for people who really want the focus of their occasion to be on them and the meaningful promises they’re making to one another. In this podcast, celebrant Dinah Liversidge explains what makes these ceremonies so special. Ready to plan you...
2023-03-2346 min
Executive Office InsightsCelebrant and Coach and so much more: Greetings from South-West Wales from Dinah Liversidge099: Dinah Liversidge helps people go from "thinking outside the box", to "no-box thinking". She's a Coach and Trainer with almost 25 years experience and she's an Independent Celebrant. Her background in Corporate started at SmithKline Beecham as a PA to the Marketing Manager for Anti-infectives, which was to lead to 14 amazing years of opportunity, travel and event management. Dinah has been an entrepreneur since 2004, setting up and running five successful businesses in diverse sectors, she now lives a 'portfolio lifestyle' pursuing several of her passions. Dinah lives in Carmarthenshire in South-West Wales with her...
2023-02-2258 minAsk a Celebrant101 reasons to celebrate!In this month's episode, Berni and Dinah are talking about reasons to celebrate.From the smallest to the biggest, there are many occasions in our lives that deserve to be noticed, to be acknowledged and to be celebrated.We'd love to hear from you with your ideas for reasons to celebrate, to help us create the list of 101 reasons to celebrate.And we'd love to hear about what you're already celebrating - do you have traditions that are a great way to celebrate? We'd love to share them with other couples and families.
2022-08-2828 minAsk a CelebrantWedding Law Reform - what's it all about?This month, Berni and Dinah are talking about the White Paper on Wedding Law Reform and what it might mean for couples considering marriage.You can find out more about the campaign here: https://independentcelebrants.com/legalising-celebrant-weddings-campaign-for-change/ And here is the letter you can personalise to your MP to ensure they are aware of the differences between the types of Celebrant. https://gccmovement.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-to-write-to-your-MP-GCCM.pdf We'd love to hear from couples who have had a wedding ceremony that was carried out by an Independent Celebrant - do get in tou...
2022-07-2824 min
No Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeAre you following your purpose?Lving with purpose. Living your purpose as a profession, with integrity and passion, is an interesting journey.You will find yourself talking to yourself about how other people feel about your purpose.You may even stop yourself from valuing what you bring and feel you should give away your gift, rather than charge for it.When did you last acknowledge that living your purpose is of true value to yourself and to others?
2022-07-2505 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeHow do you talk to yourself?Our mindset is set by the language we use, and most importantly, the language we use when we talk to ourselves.In this episode, I ask how you're talking to yourself and whether you notice the impact that has on you and those around you.I'm Dinah Liversidge and I'm a Certified Master Life Coach and REBT Mindset Coach.
2022-07-0804 minAsk a CelebrantTalking about death in a way that feels comfortableWe're not very good at talking about death in our culture. We're getting better at it, but to be honest, it's not healthy to avoid this very important topic.In this episode, we're talking about difficult conversations and how to start making them easier. There's information on Dulas and how their work is helping many people to prepare for their death with dignity and care. And as always, we're not scripted, just passionate about our work as Independent Celebrants and how we support and work with families.Links promised in the episode:to Aura...
2022-06-2834 minAsk a CelebrantThe loss of a much loved petOur pets are part of our families. They are often our best friends. They show unconditional love and we are so fortunate to have such trusting and important relationships.When a pet dies, it can be a very challenging time. Friends and family often don't know how to react.In this episode we talk about the loss of a pet, and the very recent loss for Dinah and her family, of their beloved dog, Branston, who died last month aged sixteen. Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Din...
2022-05-2831 minAsk a CelebrantGrief and memorials Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/
2022-04-2831 min
Ask a CelebrantWhat kind of ceremonies can a Celebrant create for you?Welcome to the third episode of Ask a Celebrant with Berni and Dinah and in this episode we're exploring some of the ways we can help you mark key moments and events in your life.From welcoming a new member of the family to marking a significant milestone in your relationship, a Celebrant can work with you to create a ceremony for it. If it's worth marking, then do it properly! Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/
2022-03-2835 min
Ask a CelebrantHow can you celebrate your relationship without a big wedding?Welcome to episode two of Ask a Celebrant with Berni and Dinah.In this episode, we're talking about the impact that the last couple of years has had on many people who had to cancel their wedding plans. We've heard from stressed and concerned couples who don't want to go through it all again - only to be dissapointed.So, we're talking about the alternatives. And as Independent Celebrants we help people create alternatives to traditional weddings all the time. Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/ Contact Dinah at: https://ww...
2022-02-2832 min
Ask a CelebrantWhat is a Celebrant?Welcome to the first episode of Ask a Celebrant with Berni and Dinah. In this episode, we are looking at what a Celebrant is and does. We're often asked what type of work we do and what that means. We are both Independent Celebrants and we're delighted to be bringing you a monthly conversation where we answer your questions. Do send us your questions for future episodes. We'd love to answer all your questions about anything in your life that you're celebrating. From namings to vow renewals, weddings and elopements to life celebrations and...
2022-01-2833 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeA focus on gratitude for mental wellnessIt's great to be back. This month, I'm focusing on gratitude. Being grateful has been a huge part of my daily mental health strategy for the last five years. In this first episode, I explain why gratitude is so important for me, personally.
2021-08-0108 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat is stopping you creating a new normal? It's probably you!What do you tell yourself about your ability to create a new normal?
2021-05-2806 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat do you really mean by new normal? Can you create a new version of normal?When everyone talks about a new normal, they are all picturing something different.My version of normal and yours, will be very different.If you really want to create a new version of normal, you need to define what that is.
2021-05-2506 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeHow important is it to schedule time to create your new normal?I have always found, if I don't schedule time in my diary for the things that I want to do, not just the things I have to do, they don't happen.In this episode I suggest the first step in creating your new normal, is to schedule time in your diary for a regular commitment to the things you want to include.
2021-05-2406 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeMake nature part of your new normal to support your mindset and mental healthDuring Mental Health awareness month, there has been a focus on making time for nature to support our mental wellness.Since moving to our woodland home, in West Wales, I have become more an more aware of the impact nature has on my mindset and mental health.
2021-05-2207 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat's really stopping you from creating a new normal?What have you always said 'one day' about? What have you put off changing even though you really want to?In this episode I ask what's really stopping you from creating a new version of normal going forward and how you can challenge that.
2021-05-2105 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat could you leave behind and not carry into your new normal?What if you could leave behind all the old habits, practices and behaviors that you used to dislike about your old 'normal'?In this episode I explore the idea that you can leave these things in the past.
2021-05-2006 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat do you want to take forward to your new normal?As we start to emerge from lockdowns around the world, what do you miss so much from your old normal? Everyone's in such a hurry to get back to normal.In this episode I ask you to think about what you really want to take forward.
2021-05-1605 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeChange the set of your mindsetWhat if you control your mind-set like the sets at the theater? The set change that occurs between scenes is just like your mindset and with the right production, you can change the script, the other players and the set.
2021-04-3005 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeMake one change at a time for effective, lasting change.Change is a mindset matter. Making one change at a time, instead of the that long list, is going to allow you to change your mindset about your ability to change things in your life.I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being a Coach, a...
2021-04-2806 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat does your record on change really look like? What story are you telling yourself about change?I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being a Coach, a Celebrant and a Host. All these aspects of my life help me achieve that illusive ‘work-life balance’ so many seem to be striving for. Join me in Myddfai in our woodland garden for a #MyddfaiMinute...
2021-04-2606 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeNature embraces the change cycle and so can you. What if you changed your mind about your ability to change?I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being a Coach, a Celebrant and a Host. All these aspects of my life help me achieve that illusive ‘work-life balance’ so many seem to be striving for. Join me in Myddfai in our woodland garden for a #MyddfaiMinute...
2021-04-2306 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeOur ability to change allows us to thrive in relationships. Change is about mindsetWhat story we tell ourselves about change is often tied to relationships with others. I celebrate 33 years married this month and it has been our ability to change, for and with each other, that is core to that relationship.
2021-04-2106 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat can nature teach us about change? Embracing a new language for a change mindsetIt's spring here in West Wales and we're getting a wonderful example of how nature shows us the way to embrace change. Everything in nature depends on change. When we change the story about change that we tell ourselves, we can be more in control of change in our lives and the way it impacts our mindset. I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we t...
2021-04-1905 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat are you telling yourself you can't change? It's a mindset thing!What do you constantly tell yourself you can't change? Have you ever looked at the real reason behind changes you consistently attempt but fail to make?I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being a Coach, a Celebrant and a Host. All these aspects of...
2021-04-1507 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeWhat is your current language about change?What is your current language about change? How's that working out for you? what language can you leave in your past to allow you to change the message to yourself about your ability to thrive at change?I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being...
2021-04-1205 minNo Box Thinking ® with Dinah LiversidgeChange can be great. Focus on your last positive change.Change can be a wonderful experience. Instead of telling yourself how hard you find change, I suggest that you focus on the last positive change you made and be clear about your motives.I’m Dinah Liversidge and I’m a Coach and Trainer, a Celebrant and co-host of The Charcoal Hut, a woodland cabin in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire. I’m also a no-box-thinker. I believe when we stop trying to ‘think outside the box’ we take away labels and limitations that were always an illusion. There never was a box.I love being a Coach, a Celebran...
2021-04-1006 min